Administrative Assistant: Maintenance Department Jobs

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  • Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

University of Cape Town

UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent. It has a tradition of academic excellence respected worldwide. Located on spectacular Devil’s Peak, it is Africa’s oldest and foremost university. Three worldwide rankings have placed UCT among the world’s top 200 institutions. It is the only African university to achieve this.

Administrative Assistant: Maintenance Department

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors, Masters
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Western Cape
  • City Cape Town
  • Job Field Administration / Secretarial, Engineering / Technical

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (must have a technical undergraduate degree); and a Master’s degree in science, engineering, business (such as an MBA) or a related field; and a qualification (or clear experience) in financial management.

Minimum Experience (Type and Years)

  • At least eight (8) years of experience in technology transfer in a university setting, or at a science council or similar organization. At least three (3) years must be in a line management role.
  • Strong skills in managing people, with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a team with diverse skills, such as IP management, commercialization/innovation, new venture creation, and innovation/investment funding.
  • Understanding of the research process and innovation in a university environment, including how to advance a product or service through technology readiness levels.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws for technology transfer (such as exchange control and the Biodiversity Act), and especially the practical application of the IP Rights from Publicly Financed R&D Act.
  • Experience and a strong track record in technology transfer and commercialization, with knowledge of intellectual property protection and management, licensing, and technology transfer in academic or industry settings.
  • Proven ability to manage and negotiate intellectual property agreements and deals between universities, industry, and government.
  • Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
  • Excellent collaboration skills to work with inventors, industry, government organizations, investors, and entrepreneurs.
  • Knowledge of company incorporation requirements.
  • Experience in creating and incorporating university start-up companies.

Skills

  • Strong communication skills, both spoken and written.
  • Excellent collaboration skills to work with inventors, industry, government organizations, investors, and entrepreneurs.
  • Knowledge of company incorporation requirements.
  • Experience in creating and incorporating university start-up companies.
  • Professional registration or license requirements. Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) status is an advantage.

Closing Date

31 December 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the University of Cape Town’s website to apply.

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